Shop Radio

[Randy Lucius]

Everybody needs a radio in the shop right? Here's a tutorial I did a few years ago on making an ammo can radio.

Features:
FM radio
Plays from thumb drive, SD card or Bluetooth.
Can use either AC power or battery (switchable). A 2200mah LiPo battery will power for over 12 hours.
A larger battery would increase play times or you could use a 12V lead acid battery.
USB port allows you to charge your phone, IPod or IPad while still playing music over Bluetooth.

It was a fun project and I listen to it every time I'm in the shop. Usually Pandora or the songs on my phone.
It's been awhile so some of the prices and links to components may have changed.
Link to the tutorial: Ammo Can Radio

 

[Sean Jones]

Everybody needs a radio in the shop right? Here's a tutorial I did a few years ago on making an ammo can radio.

Features:
FM radio
Plays from thumb drive, SD card or Bluetooth.
Can use either AC power or battery (switchable). A 2200mah LiPo battery will power for over 12 hours.
A larger battery would increase play times or you could use a 12V lead acid battery.
USB port allows you to charge your phone, IPod or IPad while still playing music over Bluetooth.

It was a fun project and I listen to it every time I'm in the shop. Usually Pandora or the songs on my phone.
It's been awhile so some of the prices and links to components may have changed.
Link to the tutorial: Ammo Can Radio
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Cool! Unfortunately all my ammo cans already have something in them.

 

[Randy Lucius]

Cool! Unfortunately all my ammo cans already have something in them.

Mine do too. Had to buy an empty one.

 

[Daniel Macina]

Cool!

 

[EdCaffreyMS]

OH!!!!! I AM MAKING ME ONE OF THOSE!! That is just plain SUPER!!! Thanks for posting Randy!!

I've always been one to wear earplugs in the shops, but lately have been using some noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones. I found I REALLY have to concentrate on what my hands are doing....otherwise I get lost in the music and either make a dumb mistake on my work-piece....or get hurt. Hopefully I'll figure it out while I still have a few fingers left!

 

[Mark Barone]

That is cool! nice job. Blast the SWAT theme out of it.

 

[jmforge]

Very cool, but the cut rate audiophile in me shudders at the thought of big speakers installed in a thin steel can. LOL

 

[Randy Lucius]

Very cool, but the cut rate audiophile in me shudders at the thought of big speakers installed in a thin steel can. LOL

The inside is lined with rubber. No vibration or buzzing. I agree without the interlining it would be awful.

 

[AkWildman]

That's very cool,I to have music in my shop as I recently installed a led light obove my hand sanding station with a bluetooth speaker in it.It rocks but does not have the cool factor of your set up.